UK Stock News
Analysts Downgrade Lloyds Banking Shares Following H1 Results
Lloyds Banking Group (LON: LLOY) has faced downgrades from analysts at Citi, UBS and RBC Capital following the release of its
Will IAG Shares Climb Now Dividends Have Been Reinstated?
IAG (LON: IAG), the parent company of British Airways and Iberia, delivered a strong first-half performance, buoyed by robust
Rightmove Shares Slide: Maintains Guidance Despite OpenRent Termination
Rightmove (LON: RMV) shares have taken a hit today, falling more than 3%, following the announcement of its contract termination with OpenRent. The online lettings agent wi
Buffett Cuts Apple In Half
In a move that caught the investment world by surprise, Berkshire Hathaway, led by iconic investor Warren Buffett, substantially reduced its holdings in tech giant Appl
Rolls-Royce to Sell Stake in Mini-Nuclear Power Stations Business
Rolls-Royce (LON: RR.) is considering selling a share in its mini-nuclear power stations venture, according to a report from the Sunday Telegraph. The company is considering a "range of options."
FTSE 100: Equities Decline as Last Week’s Sell-Off Continues
The FTSE 100 and European equities have started the week beginning Monday, August 5, 2024, negatively, picking up where they left off last week. The FTSE 100 is currently down more than 2% shortly after the opening bell. On F
FTSE 100 & 250 Dip as Caution Prevails
The FTSE 100 index declined modestly on Friday, with a 0.51% drop, as the market sentiment turned cautious ahead of awaited economic data from the United States. The FTSE 250 index also saw a notable decrease, retreating by 1
Shell Prioritises Overseas Investments Over UK Greening
Energy giant Shell PLC (LON: SHEL) has signalled a strategic shift with a pronounced focus on international projects, mere days after divesting a significant portion o
Whitbread Shares (LON: WTB) Down More Than 20% YTD, We Take a Look
Opening today more than 1.5% down, Whitbread shares (LON: WTB) now stand at a 21% loss on a YTD basis. As the FTSE 100 has gained almost 7% this year, the divergence of Whitbread vs the UK market has attracted the attention o
Rolls-Royce Earnings Pass ‘With Flying Colour,’ Investors Should Remain Positive
The Roll-Royce target was lifted by analysts at Jefferies on Thursday following the company's latest quarterly results, which saw it raise full-year profit guidance. Jeffer
Haleon PLC Commences £185 Million Buyback
Haleon share price (LON: HLN) gapped up on the open today, adding 2.5% as news of a buyback hit. In a decisive move to manage its capital, Haleon PLC, a noted player in th
FTSE 250 Index Significantly Outpaces The 100 In July – What Now?
In July, London's leading stock indices showed notable progress. The FTSE 100 climbed by 2.5%, while the more domestically focused FTSE 250 index leaped by 6.8%. This performance underscores a robust period for the UK market,
Next Shares Jump On FY Pre-Tax Profit Guidance Increase
Next plc's (LON: NXT) share price rallied significantly on Thursday, rising over 8% following its second-quarter trading statement. [stock_market_widget type="chart" template=
Rolls-Royce Shares Surge After Raising FY Profit Guidance
Rolls-Royce (LON: RR.) shares soared more than 11% at the start of Thursday's session after the engineering giant announced a significant uplift in its full-year profit forecast.
Glencore Set to Retain Coal Assets Post Teck Deal
In light of Glencore's (LON: GLEN) recent acquisition move, market analysts project that the commodity trading and mining giant will maintain its coal operations as a key component of its revenue streams. Shares of Glencore a
Diageo Shares Bounce As Firm Announces Increased Dividend
Diageo shares (LON: DGE) are up 1.8% in early trading this morning, after the global leader in the alcoholic beverages industry announced an increase in its dividend pa
Are JD Sports Shares (LON: JD) Set To Break Out After Rocky 2024?
Investors in the retail sector have been on a rollercoaster ride with JD Sports shares (LON: JD) this year. Following a significant profit warning in January the stock had dropped 37% in a little over 1 month, hitting both 52
Analysts Downgrade Lloyds Banking Shares On Valuation Concerns
UBS and RBC Capital analysts have moved to downgrade shares of Lloyds Banking (LON: LLOY) following the company's interim results last week, citing valuation concerns as the primary motive.
GSK Delivers Strong Q2, Lifts Full-Year Outlook
GSK (LON: GSK) announced a robust second-quarter performance, marked by double-digit sales growth and an uplift in full-year g
Howden Joinery Shares (LON: HWDN) Price Target Increased At RBC Capital
RBC Capital has modified its stance on Howden Joinery Group Plc (LON: HWDN), transitioning the stock's rating from Outperform to Sector Perform, while simultaneously raising the price target from 920p to 980p. Howden's prospe
GSK and Flagship Forge Partnership
GlaxoSmithKline shares (LON:GSK) dipped this morning, losing 0.6% through the first couple of hours trading. In re
Standard Chartered Shares Jump After Announcing Largest Ever Share Buyback
Standard Chartered (LON: STAN) has reported a stellar performance for the first half of 2024, sending its share price more than 5% higher in Tuesday's session. The bank ann
Greggs Earnings, Revenue Jump in H1
Greggs (LON: GRG), the popular UK bakery chain unveiled robust interim results for the 26 weeks ended 29 June 2024. The company's strategic focus on expansion and product i